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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas Sean Carroll | Wondery
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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.
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Daron Acemoglu on Technology, Inequality, and Power
I talk with economist Daron Acemoglu about the relationship between new technologies, institutions, and economic inequality.
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Joel David Hamkins on Puzzles of Reality and Infinity
I talk with mathematician and philosopher John David Hamkins about whether math is real and how to think about infinity.
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Samir Okasha on the Philosophy of Agency and Evolution
I talk with philosopher of biology Samir Okasha about what we mean by life, agents, and selection.
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François Chollet on Deep Learning and the Meaning of Intelligence
I talk with deep-learning researcher François Chollet about the nature of intelligence and whether large language models qualify.
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Ellen Langer on Mindfulness and the Body
I talk with psychologist Ellen Langer about the relationship between mindfulness and the body.
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